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CBI files fresh case against Hooda, Oppo slams govt
CBI filed a fresh case against former chief minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday and raided his residence along with that of former officials in connection with alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land in Haryana when he was holding the top post.The investigating agency conducted raids at more than 20 places including Chandigarh, Rohtak, New Delhi, Gurugram and Mohali.Reacting to the development, Hooda said: "The CBI case against me is a result of political vendetta. I will fight this battle myself. I have complete faith in the judiciary. No one can silence my voice."Echoing similar sentiments, his son and MP Deepender said, "From the last five year this government is working with a vendetta. They are targeting us. They are trying to suppress the voice of popular opposition leaders. They tried everything for the last five years but could not find anything. We are not worried and will continue to fight them strongly."Hooda has been charged under various sections
There is a huge untapped potential in India-South Africa partnership: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that there is a "huge untapped potential in the India-South Africa partnership" and both the countries should work together for a new era of shared growth and prosperity for their people.Addressing the India-South Africa Business Forum at ITC Maurya hotel here, Prime Minister Modi said: "There is a huge untapped potential in the India-South Africa partnership. We must work together for a new era of shared growth and prosperity for the benefit of our two countries and their people.""We are committed to building a 'New India' with next-generation infrastructure and with emphasis on speed, skill and scale," the Prime Minister added.Prime Minister Modi went on saying that India's diplomatic relations with South Africa over trade is 'on the upswing,' which has crossed 10 billion dollar mark as a result of business initiatives taken during the financial year of 2017-18."Two major business initiatives in 2018 have helped this along. One was the ...
Zero plus zero equals zero: Yogi on Priyanka
"Zero plus zero equals zero," said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday while commenting on Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics.Priyanka was made a general secretary of the Congress and in-charge of the party affairs for the eastern Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, which are due to be held by May.He said Priyanka's entry into active politics will make no difference for the BJP.The Chief Minister said, "Zero plus Zero is Zero. It is not the first time Priyanka Gandhi will be a part of politics. In 2014 she actively participated in campaigning and also in 2017. Both times Congress tasted defeat.
BJP's new ally for LS polls is CBI: TMC on raids at BS Hooda's residence
"For 2019, BJP gets new ally CBI", remarked the Trinamool Congress while reacting to the raids conducted by the central probe agency at the residence of former Haryana chief minister BS Hooda.The CBI on Friday carried out raids at the residence of Hooda and other officials, in connection with alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land in Haryana, following which, the opposition parties levelled allegations against the BJP that it is using investigative agencies for their own profit. "For 2019, BJP gets new ally CBI," read a tweet posted by TMC on its twitter handle. Earlier in a day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter and criticised the BJP for using "Government agencies as allies"."So political vendetta continues. BJP and its 'allies' comprising multiple Government agencies harassing all allies of Oppn from Kolkata to Delhi and beyond. From @yadavakhilesh to Behen Mayawati Ji, nobody is spared. From north to south. From east to west. Political vendetta .
Our ties with India on right track, says Chinese Ambassador
India and China are on the right track in terms of bilateral ties and have made a lot of progress recently, especially since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Wuhan Informal Summit last year, Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui said on Friday.Speaking to ANI, Zhaohui said: "As I have said before, we are on the right track, on a fast track and have made a lot of progress, especially after the Wuhan Informal Summit last year.""Right now, I am very happy, politically, people-to-people interaction, all the areas, we have done a lot. So we are grateful for the India people and the Indian government. As two of the largest developing countries, China and India, if we use one voice to say something, the world must listen," he said.Lauding India's economic development, Zhaohui said that there were many emerging challenges globally and that the "world needs China, India to join hands and cooperate together."However, he evaded questions on Congress ...
Moin Akhtar Qureshi case: HC seeks CBI response on businessman's plea
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Central Bureau of Investigation to file response to a businessman's plea seeking quashing of a look-out circular (LOC) issued against him in related with a corruption case against meat exporter Moin Akhtar Qureshi.
Signal-free ride between Noida, Akshardham with Mayur Vihar flyover
To ease traffic congestion for commuters between Noida and Akshardham, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday inaugurated a three-lane flyover at Mayur Vihar here.
India, South Africa to further deepen strategic partnership
India and South Africa on Friday signed an agreement to further deepen their Strategic Partnership, including in political, economic and defence spheres, following delegation-level talks led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa here.
Pranab Mukherjee: An elder statesmen who worked for change through consensus (Profile)
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who was conferred the countrys highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna on Friday, is an elder statesman who has made lasting contribution to the countrys progress in nearly five-decade public life, steered governance and inspired youth towards excellence in academics and other fields.
Opposition alliance a dry well: Das
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Friday likened the opposition alliance to a "dry well" while claiming that the BJP-led NDA would bag over 300 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. "Water can not be fetched from a dried up well and the well of votes of the opposition alliance have been dried up," Das said while addressing a press conference at Raj Bhawan here. Claiming that the BJP never indulged in dynastic politics, the chief minister exuded confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would bag more than 300 seats in the upcoming general election on the strength of its performance as well as the workers and cadres. When asked to comment over the appointment of Priyanka Gandhi as AICC General Secretary (In-charge of Eastern UP), Das said BJP doesnt look at others as "we would fight the election on the strength of our allies and workers". The chief minister said that the people were well aware about the extent of development carried out by the
Trump's former aide indicted in Mueller probe, held; WH says nothing to do with US President
Roger Stone, a long-time Trump associate, was arrested by the FBI on Friday after being indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, probing alleged interference by Russia into the 2016 US presidential elections. The former Trump campaign adviser was later released on bail by a Florida court after posting a USD 250,000 bond after he was produced in the court. As per the order issued by Magistrate Judge Lurana Snow, Stone has been prevented from travelling outside of South Florida, Washington, D.C. and New York City. Also, he has been asked by the court not to contact any witnesses. Stone's arrest is being seen as a setback for US President Donald Trump at a time when he is fighting a major political battle with the opposition Democrats funding for building a wall along the US-Mexico border to check the flow of illegal migrants. In his first reaction, Trump reiterated his allegation of "witch-hunt" and said that drug-dealers and human traffickers were being treated better. "Greatest ...
Security stepped up in Chhattisgarh for Republic Day
Security has been stepped up in Chhattisgarh, particularly in the Maoist-affected areas, in view of the Republic Day Saturday, police said. Tightsecurityis being maintained in the entire state, particularly in the Naxal-affected Bastar division, to avoid any untoward incident during Republic Day celebrations, a senior police official told PTI Friday. Patrolling has been intensified in interiors forests of all the districts falling under the Bastar division - Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Kanker and Bastar, he said. Besides, additionalsecurityarrangements have been made at each district headquarters, the official added. Security forces have been asked to keep an eye on suspicious movements near government establishments and on the inter-state borders in the Bastar region, he added. Meanwhile, the state government has completed preparations in all the 27 districts, including Raipur, for the Republic Day celebrations, an official from the public ...
SC seeks Centre's response on plea challenging government's surveillance powers
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Modi government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of governments power of surveillance under the Telegraph and the Information Technology Acts.
J&K Chief Secretary launches Universal Voter Helpline
An online Voters' Universal Helpline number 1950 was launched during the National Voters Day-2019 celebrations here Friday. Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam made the first call on the helpline number. Activities like screening of short films on the electoral process, message of Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora and a play by Natrang artists highlighting the importance of voting were the main attractions of the event. While congratulating the new voters, the chief secretary said the Constitution of India has empowered everyone to vote and elect the leaders of their choice which is the vital tool for strengthening the democracy. He said the Election Commission has initiated several reforms to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the country through the process of Electronic Voting Machines after getting suggestions from various stakeholders from time to time.
Nanaji Deshmukh, second from RSS ranks, to get Bharat Ratna
Chandikadas Amritrao Deshmukh, affectionately called Nanaji Deshmukh, is the second leader from the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh ranks after Atal Bihari Vajpayee to be conferred the coveted Bharat Ratna. Nanaji was posthumously conferred the coveted award along with former President Pranab Mukherjee and singer Bhupen Hazarika. Nanaji joined the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in 1928 as a 12-year-old and later remained a member of Bhartiya Jan Sangh, the political arm of the right-wing group. He later became a part of the Janata Party and Bharatiya Janata Party. He was a member of the sixth Lok Sabha between 1977 and 1979, and nominated to Rajya Sabha by the then NDA government in 1999. A married man, according to the Rajya Sabha web site, Nanaji started a chain of Saraswati Vidya Mandir schools throughout India to propagate the ideas of RSS. He also set up the Deen Dayal Research Institute and the Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya in Madhya Pradesh which is considered the ...
Congress forms election panels for 5 states, 2 UTs
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has formed election committees for Karnataka, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Chandigarh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Congress chief also approved the new office bearers, executive committee and DCC chiefs for West Bengal. While former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh will be the chairman of the campaign committee for the state, former union minister Pawan Kumar Bansal will chair the campaign committee for union territory Chandigarh. Gandhi also appointed former parliamentarian Somendra Nath Mitra as president of West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. He will have four working presidents in Sankar Malakar, Nepal Mahato, Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury and Deepa Dasmunsi. The names of nine vice presidents and nine general secretaries along with Aloke Pandey as treasurer of WBCC were also approved by Gandhi. Gandhi approved the campaign committee of Andaman and Nicobar Territorial ...
UP CM greets Pranab Mukherjee
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday congratulated former President Pranab Mukherjee for being chosen for the nation's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
Decision on Priyanka's entry into politics was taken some years back: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the decision on the entry of his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's into politics was taken some years back.
Prez invites South African companies to partner in 'Make in India', 'Clean India'
Terming India and South Africa as "special friends", President Ram Nath Kovind Friday invited South African companies to be part of the government's ambitious 'Make in India' and 'Clean India' programmes among others. Kovind received South African Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa at Rashtrapati Bhavan here and also hosted a banquet in his honour. In his banquet speech, Kovind said the India-South Africa economic partnership is a key pillar of the relationship between the two countries. Indian industry is excited by South African economic policies and approach, he said. "On our part, we have undertaken path-breaking economic reforms to attract international businesses and to propel our growth. We invite South African companies to partner us in Make in India, Digital India, Clean India and Smart City programmes," the president said. Welcoming the South African president on his first state visit to India, Kovind said that his visit comes at a special moment. "We are celebrating the 150th birth ..
Global leaders, campaigners discuss efforts to achieve UN sustainable development goals
Global leaders, campaigners and activists gathered here to discuss efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, former US secretary of state John Kerry, tech czar Bill Gates and naturalist Sir David Attenborough were among the attendees at Davos House Global Goals events, according to a release. The events were held during the World Economic Forum annual meeting here. In September 2015, at the UN headquarters, 193 world leaders committed to the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). They are aimed to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change. Whilst there has been good progress since 2015, with many sectors and leaders embracing them, evidence shows that at the current rate of progress the goals would not be achieved in time, and in many areas there is a risk of reversing the progress made to date, the release said. The Davos House events reinforced how ...